Sr Ent Soft Test Eng (India)

Medtronic; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Sr Software Test Engineer - Automation to join the Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. You will design and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks, develop automated tests, and collaborate across software, systems, hardware, and quality engineering to ensure product reliability and regulatory compliance.

Role requires 12–16 years of experience in software testing with strong Python/C#/C++ skills, and hands-on experience with UI automation tools (Ranorex,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent with 12–16 years of relevant experience.
• Bio-Medical expertise is a plus.
• Strong programming in Python, C#, or C++.
• Experience testing Web and Desktop applications.
• Experience with UI automation tools: Ranorex, Appium, Katalon, Squish.
• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of software verification/validation and SDLC.
• Experience with Git and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and HIL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for complex software systems.
• Develop automated tests to verify software requirements and product reliability.
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and quality engineering teams.
• Identify quality risks and improve testing coverage across the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory standards and quality processes.
• Create and maintain detailed test protocols and documentation.
• Execute automated and manual tests and diagnose issues with development teams.
• Maintain multiple hardware/software test configurations.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

Web/Desktop testing

UI automation tools

Automation frameworks

Agile/Scrum

Git version control

Troubleshooting & debugging

Excellent documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Ranorex

Appium

Katalon

Squish

Git

Polarion

TestRail

JAMA

TFS

Docker

QT/QML

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr Software Test Engineer - Automation to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. This role is essential in supporting the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced medical devices. You will be an integral member of the Affera Software Team, working on cutting‑edge technology in the electrophysiology field.
In this role, you will contribute to the development and validation of innovative medical technology by designing and implementing robust automated testing solutions. You will collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and quality engineering teams to ensure software functionality meets product and regulatory requirements.
You will analyze workflows, identify potential quality risks, develop automated test strategies, and support continuous improvement of the software development and verification lifecycle.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for complex software systems.
Develop automated tests to verify software requirements and ensure product reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, systems, hardware, and quality engineering.
Investigate and implement new automation tools and technologies to improve testing efficiency.
Analyze software workflows and identify areas for improved testing coverage.
Apply software development lifecycle processes and verification best practices.
Create and maintain detailed test protocols and documentation.
Execute automated and manual tests to verify system functionality.
Diagnose and debug software issues in collaboration with development teams.
Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory standards and quality processes.
Maintain multiple hardware and software test configurations.

• Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models.

Participate in innovation and continuous improvement initiatives related to testing and automation.

Required knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science software engineering or equivalent with 12 to 16 years of relevant experience. Bio-Medical expertise will be preferred.
• Strong programming experience in languages such as Python, C# or C++.
• Experience testing on Web / Desktop Applications.
• Experience with UI automation tools such as Ranorex, Appium, Katalon, or Squish.
• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Experience with software verification and validation processes.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional engineering teams.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes or function generators.
• Experience / Knowledge of HIL (Hardware in the Loop) framework.
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as Polarion, TestRail, JAMA, or TFS.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Quality Management System – Test Planning, Strategy.
• Ability to work with QA to ensure testing meets Quality and Regulatory needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with QT/QML
• Experience working with Linux environments is preferred.
• Experience in medical device software development or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of medical device standards such as IEC 62304 and FDA software guidance.
• Knowledge on CI-CD Workflow. Docker.
• Knowledge of AI tool usage. Like Co-Pilot, Cursor.
• Experience with system-level testing of integrated hardware and software platforms.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).